The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty - Season 1

The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty - Season 1

First aired: 4/1/2020 48 episodes

Set during the 14th year of Chenghua Emperor's reign, Tang Fan, a sixth rank official and Sui Zhou, an embroidered uniform guard, join hands to crush a conspiracy to maintain peace and order for the people.

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Episodes

Episode 1

1. A Mysterious Incident in the Capital

Aired: 4/1/2020

A brothel murder and a noble’s scandal pull Tang Fan into a dangerous royal investigation.

Episode 2

2. Birth of a Partnership

Aired: 4/1/2020

Suizhou goes undercover to watch Tang Fan—but ends up becoming his partner instead.

Episode 3

3. The Mysterious Apothecary

Aired: 4/2/2020

A poison trail and a mysterious apothecary reveal a deadly political connection.

Episode 4

4. Resolution of Events

Aired: 4/2/2020

A suicide, a sword, and a jail attack push Tang to dig into maritime secrets.

Episode 5

5. Saving Dong’er

Aired: 4/3/2020

Tang loses his home and gains a new one—with Suizhou. But danger follows Dong’er.

Episode 6

6. The Poisoned Mung Bean Juice

Aired: 4/3/2020

A royal gift hides poison—uncovering secrets too scandalous for the palace to bear.

Episode 7

7. Suizhou in Peril

Aired: 4/8/2020

Suizhou suspects the prefect’s “justice” hides cruelty—and becomes his next target.

Episode 8

8. Mystery of the Vanished Horses

Aired: 4/8/2020

Tang fakes arrest to reach jailed Suizhou, while stolen horses spark tribal unrest.

Episode 9

9. Off to Liaodong

Aired: 4/9/2020

Tang bargains to free Suizhou—if he can find the missing horses first.

Episode 10

10. Prison Break and Exposure

Aired: 4/9/2020

Suizhou flees a fiery prison—while Tang stages a tribunal to reveal the truth.

Episode 11

11. Child Abduction

Aired: 4/10/2020

A jealous commander sends Suizhou on a child abduction case—Wang Zhi shadows him.

Episode 12

12. Dong’er Kidnapped

Aired: 4/10/2020

Dong’er is kidnapped as bait—Xue Ling’s shady dealings raise red flags.

Episode 13

13. The Hidden Mastermind

Aired: 4/15/2020

Dong’er escapes, but the true villain vanishes—just as murders resume in the capital.

Episode 14

14. Left-Behind Footprints

Aired: 4/15/2020

A killer’s trail leads to mismatched footprints, a hostage, and hidden motives.

Episode 15

15. Death Sentence for Tang Fan

Aired: 4/16/2020

Tang is sentenced to die—and uncovers a duke’s twisted secret in his final hours.

Episode 16

16. The Yu Family Massacre

Aired: 4/16/2020

Tang’s sister is abused, then her son is taken—while Suizhou finds a murder scene.

Episode 17

17. The Bounty

Aired: 4/17/2020

A massacre survivor offers a bounty on Wang Zhi—Suizhou struggles to prove the truth.

Episode 18

18. Plot of Jade Bamboo Core

Aired: 4/17/2020

Hearts broken and traps set, Tang returns to investigate while Dong’er sets her own.

Episode 19

19. Feigning Illness

Aired: 4/22/2020

Wang Zhi’s name is cleared—he recommends Tang Fan for a corrupt mining post.

Episode 20

20. The Silver Mine Laborers

Aired: 4/22/2020

In Yunhe, Tang finds silver-tainted coins—and unrest brewing among the miners.

Episode 21

21. Rescuing Yuan Cong

Aired: 4/23/2020

Tang exposes a faked kidnapping—then arrests a local hero, sparking backlash.

Episode 22

22. The Stolen Keikō Cup

Aired: 4/23/2020

Wang’s priceless artifact is stolen; Tang treads carefully while the court compares fakes.

Episode 23

23. Identity of the True Mastermind

Aired: 4/24/2020

Tang probes Yunhe’s true puppet master—while Li Zilong starts playing his hand.

Episode 24

24. Perilous Return to the Capital

Aired: 4/24/2020

On their way home, Tang and Suizhou are ambushed—Durla pretends to be Tang to flee.

Episode 25

25. Deadly Toxin

Aired: 4/24/2020

Durla is poisoned saving Tang—Suizhou scrambles for ice and an antidote.

Episode 26

26. Suizhou and the Fake Jinyiwei

Aired: 4/24/2020

Suizhou meets imposters using his name—Tang harms himself to save Durla.

Episode 27

27. Mystery Weapon

Aired: 4/24/2020

A deadly old weapon resurfaces—its trail leads back to the court’s darkest day.

Episode 28

28. A Distant Elegy

Aired: 4/24/2020

Suizhou joins bandits planning a raid—then takes Wang Zhi hostage by mistake.

Episode 29

29. A Fire Attack

Aired: 4/24/2020

Tang collapses from poison—while the rebels plan to burn their way out.

Episode 30

30. The Imperial Ice

Aired: 4/24/2020

Tang and Suizhou investigate stolen royal ice—only to find it’s helping the poor.

Episode 31

31. Secrets of the Ice Seller

Aired: 4/24/2020

Jin San’s secret is exposed—she vows to change, revealing her clan’s hidden truth.

Episode 32

32. The Oirat Envoy

Aired: 4/24/2020

An Oirat envoy arrives—with hidden ties to a deadly plot and stolen blueprints.

Episode 33

33. The Disappeared Wang Xian

Aired: 4/24/2020

A prince vanishes. Tang finds clues in blood, metalwork—and a hidden genius.

Episode 34

34. A Sad Determination

Aired: 4/24/2020

Aras reveals the bomb "Bolang"—and Tang tries to reach the woman behind the weapon.

Episode 35

35. The Day of Fate

Aired: 4/24/2020

Three lives changed by one explosion—Tang, Suizhou, and Wang Zhi step into fate.

Episode 36

36. Hearts Apart

Aired: 4/24/2020

Durla dies. Suizhou and Tang drift apart. A new target: Wang Xian.

Episode 37

37. Wang Xian’s Origins

Aired: 4/24/2020

A mental breakdown leads to palace searches—and secret documents are uncovered.

Episode 38

38. The Phantom Zhang Gongzhu

Aired: 4/24/2020

Zhang Gongzhu disappears—Suizhou weakens, Tang races home with a revelation.

Episode 39

39. The Princess’s Vengeance

Aired: 4/24/2020

Princess Gu An trades secrets for her brother—while rebellion brews in shadows.

Episode 40

40. The Wooden Kite Flies High

Aired: 4/24/2020

A giant wooden kite hides a deadly plot—just as heroes begin to celebrate peace.

Episode 41

41. The Imposter Husband

Aired: 4/24/2020

Tang’s new post is shaken by a woman claiming her husband is a fraud.

Episode 42

42. Rebellion in Motion

Aired: 4/24/2020

Gao Yi reveals his Oirat past—Tang and Suizhou uncover unrest at the border.

Episode 43

43. Approaching Evil

Aired: 4/24/2020

Tang is kidnapped by Li Zilong—Qing Ge must choose where her loyalty lies.

Episode 44

44. Rules and Choices

Aired: 4/24/2020

Tang must choose: emperor or people. Li Zilong hands him the bomb regardless.

Episode 45

45. The Prey

Aired: 4/24/2020

An ambush begins with unscheduled fireworks—Tang moves to save the emperor.

Episode 46

46. Crisis from Above

Aired: 4/24/2020

Wang Zhi dies defending the emperor—Tang is shattered by the loss.

Episode 47

47. A Swirl of Conspiracy

Aired: 4/24/2020

One rebellion ends—another begins. Durla’s betrayal changes everything.

Episode 48

48. Year 14 of Chenghua

Aired: 4/24/2020

A street poem awakens Qing Ge’s heart. The tides of rebellion begin to turn.